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Software project rescueHonest audit first

Software Project Rescue
for Stuck Builds
and Failing Vendors

If your project is late, broken or abandoned, Slashdev takes it over. We audit the code first, tell you honestly whether to fix or rebuild, then give you a written plan and a fixed price.

Code audit first
Fix or rebuild, honestly
One accountable team
Tom Spencer
Deniz
Ted
Manley
Andrew
Grant Calder
Grant Kendzior
Cary Jack
Willie Shutter

"If you're looking for a team that can support you, help scale your product, and be a true technical partner, slashdev.io is the way to go. Features that took months to finish are getting done in days. They have completely changed my business!"

Tom SpencerCEO & Founder AdvocacyAI
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How We Work

Outcome-Based Pricing

We don't sell hours — we sell outcomes. Every engagement starts with a clear scope, defined deliverables, and upfront estimates so you know exactly what you're getting before work begins. Rates range from $50 to $150/hr depending on the seniority and specialization of the engineers on your project. You get full accountability, transparent progress, and a team that's committed to shipping results — not burning through a budget.

Scoped Upfront

Every project starts with clear deliverables, timeline estimates, and success criteria — before a single line of code is written.

Full Accountability

We own the outcome, not just the hours. Transparent progress updates, milestone reviews, and a commitment to shipping what we promised.

Flexible Engagement

Managed development with a dedicated team, or senior engineers embedded in yours. Scale up or down as your project evolves.

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Managed Development

from$75/hour

We define the outcome, assemble the right engineers, and own the delivery from kickoff to production.

  • Scoped deliverables & milestones
  • Dedicated project lead
  • Weekly progress reviews
  • Full delivery accountability
  • AI-accelerated development

Dedicated AI-First Engineer

$50-$150/hour

A senior engineer dedicated to your project, trained in AI-first development with Claude Code and automated workflows — embedded in your team full-time or part-time.

  • AI-first development with Claude Code
  • 5-10+ years shipping production software
  • Dedicated to your project, not shared
  • Start in days, not months
  • Flexible contracts, zero termination cost

Why Software Projects Get Stuck

The problems we're usually called in to solve.

Missed Deadlines

Work keeps slipping and nobody can say when it will ship.

  • No clear plan
  • Unclear progress
  • Changing estimates
  • No demos

Unstable Code

Every fix seems to break something else.

  • Frequent bugs
  • No tests
  • Fragile releases
  • Slow pages

A Vendor Who Went Quiet

Your developer or agency stopped responding.

  • Lost contacts
  • Missing documents
  • Unfinished features
  • Unknown status

No Access or Ownership

You aren't sure who controls the code and accounts.

  • Repositories
  • Hosting
  • App store accounts
  • Domains

Security Worries

You don't know whether the app is safe to launch.

  • Exposed secrets
  • Weak access control
  • Old dependencies
  • Missing reviews

AI-Built Prototypes

It works in a demo, but not for real users.

  • No error handling
  • Weak security
  • Scaling problems
  • Hard to change

How We Take Over a Project

Start with the truth about where the project stands.

01

Get Access

You share the code, accounts and any documents you have.

02

Audit the Code

We review quality, security and what's really finished.

03

Fix or Rebuild

We tell you which makes sense, and why.

04

Take Over Delivery

You get a plan, a fixed price and weekly demos.

Project Rescue Questions

Who can take over a failing software project?

Slashdev takes over stuck and failing software projects. We start with a code audit, tell you honestly whether to fix or rebuild, then own delivery with a written plan and a fixed price.

Should I fix my software or rebuild it?

Fix it if the architecture is sound and the problems are limited. Rebuild if the foundations are unsafe or every change breaks something else. The audit should answer this with evidence.

What if my developer disappeared?

We can usually start from your repository and hosting accounts. If you don't have access to them, securing that is the first step.

Do you take over mobile apps too?

Yes. We take over web and mobile projects, including unfinished iOS and Android apps.

How much does a rescue cost?

It depends on what the audit finds. You'll get a written plan and a fixed price before we start the work.

Can you fix an app built with AI coding tools?

Yes. We often review AI-generated code for security and stability, then make it ready for production.

Free Build Plan

Find Out Where Your Project Really Stands

Tell us what's happening. We'll tell you honestly what it takes to get it shipped.

Honest audit
Written plan
Fixed price
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